party...round 2!

the day after the pool party, we had our families over for cake and ice cream to celebrate the birthday girl a little  lot more!



loving on Aunt Katy




Barbie fairy cake...(Miles loves colored icing that stains your teeth)



with Mimi & Papa



Nana & Madeline Jane




"Giddy" the horse!!!

Right after this, my lovely camera pooped out! So, I didn't get pictures of Miles with Grandpa, Celia, Aunt Shelby, Aunt Carolyn or a family shot...but you get the picture...

"Even my hands are bigger, Mama!"

Miles had a great 5th birthday, complete with a pool party! Frank's Dad & step-mom were so sweet to let us take over their house for the afternoon. Miles really had a fun time! She invited some of her girl friends and they swam, jumped off the side of the pool into the water and had fun being mermaids. ;)  She loved her gifts and her delish cupcakes from Mrs. Emily, of the Occasional Cupcake.



all the girls



Even sweet little Madeline Jane enjoyed herself swimming with the big girls.



New table & chairs for Molly! Thanks Grandpa, Celia, Aunt Rachel & Aunt Shelby!

 Miles told me that now that she is 5, even her hands were bigger! She apparently grew rapidly overnight and can run faster & jump higher. She demostrated her new skills most all of the weekend. ;) Happy Birthday, sweet girl!

Happy Birthday to our Big Girl!!!

Today is Miles' 5th birthday!!! I cannot believe how fast time has flown by! I can remember the day we finally got to meet our sweet baby girl. Miles, you have been a blessing to all who know you. You are a strong, smart, beautiful girl and we are honored the the Lord has given you to us. Daddy and I love you more than you will ever know.

You are forever making us laugh, keeping us on our toes and repeating EVERYTHING you hear! You amaze me with your never-ending quest to know more and do more. I hope that you continue to be brave and so sure of yourself. You are so proud of your fancy dance moves and you sing at the top of your lungs to all the songs at church that you know & some that you don't! ;)  You love to pick out our own clothes and accessories and insist that you need "PRIVACY" to potty & then call for help to wipe. ;)

You love to snuggle and sneak into bed with mommy & daddy at night and will sleep at the foot of our bed if it means that we won't notice you climbing over us to get in the middle of the bed.

The day you were born, you lit up our lives. You made us a family! You have been the best thing to happen to our whole family & you are LOVED.

We love you, sweet Woosie girl!!!


We have celebrated Miles all weekend and will celebrate more tonight! I will post later about her party & add pictures!